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Welcome to the

 Women's

Professional Network

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The Women's Professional Network (WPN) helps professional women grow and succeed through networking, collaboration, and skill sharing. From the lone entrepreneur with a budding idea to the established corporate executive, WPN brings women together to exchange ideas and thrive in a supportive environment.

   Lea Bishop,
CEO & Founder

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

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                          THANK YOU TO OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER 
 

      The WPN is a proud Academic Partner of Marist College. WPN Members and their immediate adult family members are eligible for a 25% tuition discount on specific graduate and adult undergraduate programs. For further details, please email womensprofessionalnetworkhv@gmail.com.

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When  women  support  each other,incredible  things happen!

WHAT THE WPN DOES FOR YOU
 

At the WPN, we focus on helping you become the best YOU.

STRATEGY

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Finding Your
Cheerleaders

 

Women thrive in supportive environments. Yet, it can be difficult finding your group. Friends and family may not understand your goals. The women at WPN not only understand, they support your efforts and encourage your success.

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Learning a New
Strength or Skill

Whether it's cultivating a new strength or learning a new skill, the connections you make at WPN are focused on growth and exchange. Our expert speakers and educational events ensure you have the tools and resources you need for success.

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Connecting You to the Right People

 We're interested in creating successful business opportunities and growth. Our introductions to the right people for you, help you move to the next level and exceed your goals and individual challenges.

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Thriving in an Environment Geared Toward Community

 Women are the backbone of our communities. In the past, our community connections were strong. With the increase in outside responsibilities and the fluidity of our society, women have lost those connections to one another. WPN helps you reconnect and thrive in a sisterhood of success.

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Our Motto

 "Be Brave. Be Bold. Be You."

Live your life. Every Day.

 Go after the biggest dream you can dream.

Find your voice.

And we'll be here to cheer you on.

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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY ABOUT US 
 

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Our events include presentations by speakers on topics of interest for professional women; roundtable discussions; Power Circles; speed networking; celebration of International Women's Day; and fun events.
 

Our members love the personal exchange of high energy events. If you've longed to be around 

group of supportive, interesting, and growth-oriented women, we invite you to join us.

TAKE  A  LOOK  AT  SOME  OF
OUR  PAST  EVENTS

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International Women's Day Celebration

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Fun Event

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Power Circle

 OUR EVENTS

OUR KEYWORDS

"Engage. Learn. Inspire."

" Passion is energy. Feel the power in focusing on what excites you."   - Oprah Winfrey

Engage

Become Your Best You

Meet supportive women as mentors, friends, business partners, vendors, and confidants.

WPN provides a supportive environment for women professionals and business owners to unleash their potential and thrive on their own terms.

We also deliver excellent return on investment for businesses through sponsorship opportunities. If your target market is professional women, we offer an affordable way to catch their attention.

Learn
Exchange ideas and learn skills to help you meet your audacious goals.

Our in-person events offer excellent speakers and learning opportunities, not to mention the ability to connect and discusss what you've learned with other professional women. 


WPN is a Marist Academic Partner. Our Members and their immediate adult family members are eligible for a tuition discount on specific graduate and adult undergraduate programs. for further details, please email us at WomensProfessionalNetworkhv@gmail.com.

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Inspire
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 Share your experiences, skills, and knowledge so we can all grow and thrive.  

Whether you are just starting out, full of creative ideas, or you're a seasoned business veteran with pages on your resume, you're able to inspire others and seek inspiration. At WPN, we encourage women to share and connect. You never know what form inspiration will take. Sometimes it's just a friendly smile when someone needs it most.

REACH OUT TO US

An inch of movement every day will bring you closer to your goals than a mile of good intention.  

01  Not a Member or a Sponsor Yet?

Be part of a supportive environment as a WPN Member or a Sponsor. Or both!

02 Support Our Members and Sponsors

Help keep our Hudson Valley business community thriving by supporting our members and sponsors.

03  Join Our Mailing List

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